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RUNNING A WAY WITH 4 TRAIN.
ROBBERS ON THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC.

UycoUPLISG THE CARS AND RIDING WITH THE BAG
GAGE AND EXPRESS cARs-oNLY ABOUT FIVE
THOUSAND DOLLARS STOLEN.
san FRANCISCO Cal, April 8.-A dispatch TO
The +, ,ening Bulletin this afternoon from Tucson
says: .
The westernbound express on the Southern Pacific
Railroad due here at 1890 D. m. yesterday was
stopped and robbed at Papago Staton, eighteen miles
east of here, about $50 p. IN The number OF men
engaged the robbery is varousy estimated at from
five to eight Col Harper, the engineer. when
roaching Papago, q side station signaed oy
n red lantern to stop. He slackened speed and as
he approached the light he noticed obstructons on
the track placed that in he failed to stop, tho
engine would spread tho track end be thrown from
the rails dozen more shots were fired into the
express car and q with pistol In each hand,
boarded the locomotive. and commanded Harper not
to get down. The other robbers had, In the mean
time, been pryng opeu the express car. Failing to
get it open they placed stick OF giant powder under
IT, aud compelled Harper to light the fuse attached
This he was obliged do but TO avoid being blown
up, the messenger opened the car and the robbers
took possession. They uncouped the engine, bag
gage and express from the remainder OF the train
and made Harper get on the engine and pull ahead
two lougths This being done. Harper was again put
OF, and the robbers took charge OF the engine and
pulled six miles toward Tucson There they killed
the engine and lie II. During the run the robbers
wont through the mail and express cars but did not
get more than $5, 900 dollars. They got two pack
ages of railroad n.oney one 81 200 and one OF 5000
and also two packages of postage stamps going to
the Post Office ut San Francisco 1t is reported that
the express messenger threw So, 500 in gold into
stove and saved II from the robbers.
"Nothing was known here OF the affair until past
midnight when q telegram was received from
Pantano brakeman having walked back eight miles
to that place. An engine was sent down and the
train brought ut to-day. Mono OF the pass
eugers ware molested. Some OF the passengers knew
nothing OF the trouble until after their arrival here
to the discovery Of the robbers The robbers To-
lievcd to bo discharged railroad employees Although
they compelled Harper to show them how to handle
tho locomotive, 1t Is believed by their actions In
handling the train that they were familiar with such
work.
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BUSINESS BEFORE THE COMMISSION

THE SECOND DAYS SESSION AT ATLANTA sLiMLY
ATTESDED-oFf FOR MOBILE
ATLANTA, April 28-The Interstate Commerce Com
mission met at 10 o'clock this morning. The attendance
OF visitors large the first day. The rail-
TO ad officials having closed their far the
amuatlon OF witnesses concerned many had left the
city number OF railroad men, however, wero present
Judge Cooley announced the readiness OF the
Commission TO hear from those favorng the en-
forcement OF the long and short haul clauses. None
responded. A memorial was received from VIII
mington N. C., signed by members Of the Chamber Of
Commerce and Produce Exchange, strongly urging the
enforcement OF the long and short haul section No fur
thcr testimony was taken this point strong memo
rial was presented from business OF Opelka, Ala
showing how railroads Disseminated against that town In
favor Of Columbus and Montgomery
Judge Cooley asked II thero were any more witnesses
to be examined and appearing he stated that argu
would be heard Judge Chisholm, counsel of the
Plant system. made an argument fsyorng the snspen
sion Of the long and ndn.r short eaui ,aa%ss saase
president OF the Georgia Road. on the same slide.
MajorJ. A. Hanson summed up for those who want
came in said hs from such small towns Jones'
boro which desire the same rates as those enjoyed
have no grievances to be redrcssed. ,
At this point d. Pike Hill. Atlanta lawyer who re-
the farmers stated that the farmers are not here because
they depend upon the Commission to enforce tho law
Al 10 o'clock tonight the Commission startod for
Mobile
ST. LOUIS April 2s.-Tho following letter explains
itself:
WARRINGTON, D. c., April 10.
To Sfs,eys Of ST. Joseph, 81. LOus.
Yours OF the li Inst, requesting that tho railroad com
authorized TO give free transportation as they
have has been received and considered
and the Commits that II make order upon
them for benefit The railroad companies must deter
themselves what shall be heir policy IN the granting
OF favors persons engaged religious works The statute
plain allows the giving OF reduced rates TO ministers
religion and they gwen general and Impair
ta rue question OF the legality could arise and NO rail-
mad c0m hay
respectfully youts. - . ,,.-,..,
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Mr.. GLADSTONE TALKS TO RED SHIRT.
THE INDIAN HAS NOT NOTICED MUCH ABOUT THF
BROTHERHOOD BETWEEN THE ENGLISH AMI

Mr.. GLADSTONE TALKS TO RED SHIRT
THE INDIAN HAS NOT NOTICED MUCH ABOUT THE
BROTHERHOOD BETWEEN THE ENGLISH AND
AMERICANS.
LONDON, April 2e. - Mr.. Gladstone, and his wife
to-day paid visit to tho grounds OF the American
Exhibition and the camp Of tho Wild West show. A
special performance given for their entertainment,
and they were much impressed by the aborigines Mr.
Gladstone sat and looked with all the evidence OF
chdlike delight. After the performance was over
he was introduced to Red Shirt, Of the Indians
He spoke to him at length, and asked him whether
he noticed any difference between the English and
Americans, or II he regarded them as brothers. Red
Shirt replied that he "didnt notice much about the
brotherhood" Tho 1900 w0rkmen employed at the
exhibition grounds cheered for Mr.. Gladstone aud
Homo Rufe The Grand Old Man and his vile bowed
repeatedly In answer to the saluations.
Mr.. Gladstone was entertained at lunch by the
managers Of tho Exhibition. Colonel Russell, Of Dos
tom presided. Mr. Gladstone, replying TO toast to
his health, said among other things;
The institutions and progress OF tho United States
have always been subjects OF great Interest 70 me
since very many years ago, studied the life OF
nitude Of the destiny reserved for Americana, and.
second Of the fact that the period OF the birth OF
the American State was Of moro interest than any
other it was possible to study. Whenever youth
ing course of study in the field Of history, always
refer him to the early history Of America God
Almighty made Fnglishmcn and Americans kinsmen,
and they ought to have affections for one another
II they had not, humanity would cry shame upon
them. I rejoice that the clouds which once obscured
our mutual vision have almost vanished from our
political sky and that the future is as bright and
promising as the warmesthearted among us could
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-29
TIE FIGHTS OF THE EMPLOYED.
CARDINAL NJ MtSNING ON THE UNEQUAL CONFLICT
BETWEEN CAPITAL AND LABOR.

CARDINAL NJ kSNlN0 ON IhE ONEQOAL SoNrLiSi
BETWEEN CAPITAL AND LABOR
LONDON, April 2s-Next Saturdays issue Of The Tablet
will contain special article by Cardinal Manning, in
which he will contend that unless the rights Of labor
be denied the liberty OF to protect them and
the freedom founded upon them cannot Re denied To-
ward the end of the past century the Cardinal says the
doctrines of political economy under the plea Of FREQ
contract broke up the old relations between the employer
and the employed and the conflict between capital and
labor then became perpetual The power OF capital is all
but Irresistible for the poor must labor for the bread Of
life Hunger lays the necessity upon them OF laboring
for the sake of their homes and themselves When the
law ceased to intervene for mutual defence
straightway The Knights OF Labor and the Rrit-
ish trades unions represent tho rights OF labor and the
rights Of association for It's defence. The conflict be-
capital and labor is most unequal The freedom
of contract which political economy eorihes itself
hardly exists II Is surely the Churchs Office 10 protect
the and to protect their labor which has built up
the human commonwealth
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-29
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.
THE WILL OF DAVID PRESTO

THE WILL OF DAVID PRESTON.
DETROIT April 25-The will Of David Preston read to
family night lie leaves equal sum 10 each OF
children the remainder being tho bulk Of his estate to
his wife.
HIS MONEY HIDDEN IN THE CELLAR.
MILWAUKEE, April 2S-Hcnry J. Peters died nearly year
sixty For he kept store and bore tho
OF being III declined 70 make viii give
his information to his ar but told her
children Ono day recently the sewer undor
cogged and workmen engaged to
trouble On taking the flooring OF tho cellar pro-
patory their work the men came across heavy box llcd
with gold coin dollars, eagles and foreign money to tho
amount Of $4,000.
TO CONTROL THE CAPE MAY DRIVING PARK.
PHILAyRLPHIl. April 28 Especial )There meeting
to-day number OF wealthy residents OF this city with Dr.
H. Hunt OF Camden TO form company 10 control the Cape
May Driving Park Tho Board OF Drector mako
the grounds attractive feature Of Cape May.
FATAL LEAP OF A LUNATIQ
PHILADELPHIA April % tspecia Craig. who was
recently confined In the University Hospital account Of
mental trouble escaped from the nurse before daylight this
morning and Jumped from thirdstory window fling
self
POISONED WITH WILD PARsNIP.
INDIANAPOLIS. April 22Near Bonneville nve boys while
them and the fourth expected 70
Tho NTH will probably survive.
AssAsslNATED BY wHIsKEY SELLERS
PoRTsMoUTH Ohio April 26-Dr. W. T. Northrup physi-
clan Havcrh In Scoto County murdered yosfer
BY Thomas Mccoy saloon koepsr and mis- brother Alfred
the Postmaster s Haverh aided by the two Of Alfred
Mccoy Dr. Norhrup had Incurred the dspoasurs OF the
NcCoys By being ectve In favor OF local option. The No
Coys have been arrested
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pRorEor1oy1srs ORGANIZING IN BOSTON,

Boston, April % tSpecidb.-An important meeting OF
proteconsts held In Boston to-day particle IN
by prominent manufacturers aud merchants. " Home
Market Club" organized, the spirit Of which 10 cal
culated to Offset the errors In tariff teaching which tho
free traders have promulgated. George Draper. tho
Hopedale manufacturer, was leading spirit In the
movement and was elected president Of tho club Tho
vice pre- sidents Timothy Merrck Of Holyoke; Oil
YER Ames Easton Francis Bachelor OF North Brook
leld; W. Ii. Bent OF Taunton; Alanson W. Beard OF
Boston; T. c. Batos of Worcester: W. L. Barrett Of
Boston; j. W. Bennett, Of Lowell; z A. Smith, Of Bos
ton; H. Baker. Of ware +. l. Burden Of North Attis-
boro, G. l. Davis of North Andoyer LOWS N. Gilbert
of Ware; Curtis Guild, Of Boston, J. D. ": JOY Of Bos-
ton; George p Ladd Of Spencer; w. Rice q worces;
Clintoni Elixur smith, OF Leei Philip l.. Mosn,. Of
worcesteri stephen Holman, Of Worcester; James ger
Clark, OF Lawrence; General W. prsper. Of Hope
ned Rufus Frost Of Chelsea, IL Gould Sf MedhsIS ia
executive committee Arnold D. Sanford, Of Fall Rverl
Isaac Femme, W. b. Wood. OF Boston,; j. Lesson, q
Boston; o. s. Grseneaf Of Springfield secretary ana
treasurer, W. Power Wilson, OF Boston.
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DENYING THAT CHOLERA HAS REAcHEDPANAMA.
CITY OF MEXICO April 2S.-The Diario 0feial denies
that cholera has reached the Isthmns Of Panama The
Government here its determination to main
tam careful quarantine on all passengers arriving In
Mexico from south American countries The Didrio says
that the fears OF Texan authorities regarding pos
slbe invasion OF their territory By cholera Nbm Mexico
unfounded In tho judg nent OF medical authorities
there likelihood OF cholera reaching Texas by
way OF Central Railway, aud therefore the sanitary
Inspection passe ngers arriving at FL Paso Is absurd
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SEVENTEEN LIVES LOST At SEA.

THE SCHOONER FLYING sCUD CAPsIZEs IN GALE
IN sHELIKHo0F STRAITS.
SAN Francisco. April 2s.-Advices from Kodiak,
Alaska bearing date OF April s. state that the schooner
Flying scud haing from that port recently lost at
sea- There were board the owner. H. Anderson; the
captain, Nels Hansen; vassili GrigroR. his son. and
fourteo native hunters. All lost 1t Is supposed
that vessel shifted her ballast and capsized In gale
In Shelkhoof Straits.
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DESTRUCTION OF A FISHING FLEET.

FIVE HUNDRED AND FIFTY PERSONS PERISH IN A
RURRIoAsE ON THE AUSTRALIAN COAST.
LoNDoy, April 2s.-A dispatch from Perth, tho
capital of Western Australia, says:
"A hurricane swept the northeast coast on Apri.
22 The pearl fishing fleet numbering forty boats
was destroyed, and $50 persons perished.'
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LOSS OF $50 LIVES.

SINKING OF A SINGAPORE STEAMER OFF THB ISLAND
OF FORMOsA.
LONDON, April 2s.-A dispatch from Coobtown Aus
traa that the steamer Benton OF Singapore.
was sunk In collision with bark of the island OF For
mosa. and that $50 persons drowned No Europe
we're lost
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derision is considered good enough to be the
nucleus of an art college in the United States.

nucleus OF an art college in the United States.
Mr.. Courtland Palmer has been expounding this
afternoon the doctrine Of the Nineteenth Century
Club to small company Of Londoners assembled
in Mr. Moscheles's studio. The address was read
from manuscript and lasted an hour and a half
the concluding part embracing dissertations on
various great problems in politics and religion
The audience listened attentively, and a report
will appear tomorrow in the London papers. Mr.
Palmer sails for New-York on Saturday His
efforts to interest Londoners in his idea have
had considerable success. G. W. s.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-29
COMING QUESTIONS OF DISCUSSION.


There will be meeting Of the trunk limo presidents to-
day to consider several unsettled points regards the
working OF the Interstate Commerce law Among those
the question Of export rates from Boston and the at
tudo OF the Grand Trunk, OF Canada affecting tho
obligations OF tho American lines under tho
law. The passenger committee will also meet
to discuss the matter Of dfcrenal rates rs tacitly
allowed to the Baltimore and ohio on immigrant bust
and provide for the withdrawal OF tickets Issued
In New England the Western roads that refuse to
assent TO tho Interchange proposition OF the trunk lines
There Is not likely reported 70 DO any discussion or
the relations OF tho lines TO theatrical parties The
position OF the associated roads was put plainly as FOL
lows by one OF the go neral passenger agents:
1hesca managers representing the large companies will
have occasion ~ complain Of oppressive rates under the
Interstate law acI% n PASSENGER SSrs. c
forty Or more persons "a rate OF two ,.o,ns Genu
extra baggage tho basis Of twenty vo cents milo
for distances under 500 miles and twony cents milo for
distances miles These liberal concessions and
insure 70 transportation linea only . reasonable
upon TO perform for large amnssment parties
dogs donkoy baby elephants etc. concession cannot be
made TO small theatrical parties a was formerly IN: case
without making corresponding reduction TO all parties OF
Of dminsng their the extent Of thirty
three cent largo proportion OF thoir business 10
which hey cannot anord submit becomes necessary
under the Interstate Commerce law for tho railroad con
to stop the discrimination In favor OF small theatrical
partieA
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,xnsuypp 81 TILE QUARANTINE.

EEWHAMPSHIRE CATTLE QoAkASIt1s
CONCORD. N. H., April 2s-rhe Cattle Commissioner
have ssued an ocal circular directed 70 the soara Oh
seeosmen. warning them that csst'e
on account q the alleged existence Of pAs
In those states.
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TO KEEP AN EYE ON o'BRIEN.

CORK, April 2s.-Captain Thomas Punkett resident
magistrate at Cork been instructed by the Govern
ment keep close watch all circumstances attend
ing the deparurs OF Mr. william O Brien Oh his way to
Canada 10 begin campaign against the GovernorG
era Lord Lansdowne, account OF his alleged unfair
treatment OF his Irish tenants.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-29

ENGLAIND
CALCUTTA. April 2s.It is semiofciay stated that II
the Afghan insurgents succeed in overhrowing the
Ameer the latters downfall would not lead TO cOmDlca
tons England and Russia that on the contrary
projects are under consideration 10 enable the two
powers Jointly to for the suppression OF the
tribal war and the subsequent administration OF the
whole country under protected ruler.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-29
MExrCo,s LEGENDARY MINES

CHICAGO, April rs. Interviews with the Chicagoans
whom dispatches associate with the discovery Of
valuable mines In Mexico confirm the reports.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-29
FACTS ABOUT THE sCHNAEBELEs AFFAIR.

GERMANY FINDS AMPLE JUSTIFICATION FOR THE
ARREST or THE pRENCHMAN.
BERLIN, April 2s.-The North German Ga,eat semofii
cay states that the Imperial Ministry OF Justice has
furnished the Foreign Office with the following facts rel
atiye to the schnaebelcs affair:
Herr Klein, commorcial agent Of strasb burg and Herr
Grebert manufacturer OF Schltighem suspected OF
communicating French various plans OF German
and oher reasonable and they were
brought before magistrate for preliminary examination
Their connection with French police agent Hrschauer
shown that letters had been
NJ Chief French Intelligence
Department that 81 Schnaeoees had
with the accused and had written
letters Sehnaebeles arrested warrant Is
examining magistrate. which ecuod by
the police conmsszy deputed 10 assist the magistrate IL
been fully proved that the arrest was made on German
soil NJ writing three particular letters
ardng which the German authorities
consider tire asonaDle
This statement considcredi the light Of threat
It looked upon simply official justification Of the
arrest OF NJ. Schnaebccs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-29
srnnrsTroy FROM WEST VIRGINIA VETERANS.

SUGGESTION FRON WEST VIRGINIA VETERANS
PARAMOUNT. ". Va, April 2s.-The fifth annual On.
campment Of the Grand Army Of the Republic closed
here to-day. Resolutions were unanimously passed ask
ing Couess to enact laws pay soldiers Of the late war
the difference between the Deprecated currency paid
them and the par value
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-29

proceed with any directed against tenants co
binng for relief, until full measure for their reiei
from excessive rents was presented In Parliament was
rejected by vote OF 34l to 240. motion that the
House go into committee the Grimes bill was then
adopted. . r,, ..u
In the debate before the vote on Mr. Reide mouon
Thomas Power O'Connor said 1t was the duty OF the
Parhetes 10 delay the Crimes Dill as
hostage for satisfactory remedial measures.
He accused Mr.. Balfour the ChleI oec,o
tary for Ireland Of gross ignorance respecting the
state Of that country, and contended that ne
dealt with crime in England on the Dasis
on which ministers favorng coercion dealt with crime III
Ireland he could show state OF things that was r"y
appalling. -
Mr.. Morley said that the effect OF the bill would De noe
to prevent the withdrawal OF capital from Ireland'
but to drive out the labor that supported capital:
II the Government has such strong belief In remeaia
why did they not trust entirely 70 agrariaah
measures and abstain from coercion which IN the,
hearts they knew would inevitably throw "A, nj
Irish sentiment against their remedial ieg
islaiion and give renewed strength to what tney
called lawless organizationil Anybody could pass
coercion bill but anybody could not undo Its mischief
1t because Liberals believed that the woaa 10
do unparalleled mischief that they would continue 70
protest against 1t TO tho very end. Loud cneersJ
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JOHN BRIGHT EASING HIS CONSCIENCE

LONDON April 2S.-Mr Bright has written letter In
which he says:
No Government Liberal or Conservative IL likely to pro-
like that before Parliament except under
OF necessity such measures bnG ths govern
ent muoh rendering unpopular and interfering
win other Ministers anxious 10
proceed ssl!s2 10 measures OF repression
for The and ORDER then member OF Tue
What thought needul then think neodiui
now and will condemn the present bill because Is In
troduced by Conservatives.
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THE DAMAGE AT BRoNxDALE

THE DAMAGE AT BRONXDALE
Tho total loss by tho works Of the Bronx Bleaching
pyeng and Printing Company ct Bronxdale on wednes-
day morning 10 now estimated at $4,000 Only three
buildings were desroyedthe bleaching dyeng and stor
aye housea The other structures occupied ~ the e0
many are intact The burned buildings and tile mschcry
ia them were Insured for $4,000 distributed among
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-29
NEWS NOTES FROM LONDON.

LONDON, April %.
mr. PARNELL III--Mr. Parneli, who was expected to
return London to-day Is suffering from cold and Is
confined TO his house at Avondale, Ireland.
BIB DoDAs ToMB.-Advices from scutari. Albania,
state thet Mrides kIlle seven Turkish soldiers
DodA
DEATH PROM FEvER.-Captan Roberts aud three Of the
OF tho British ship City OF Ottawa which arrived
at Newcastle yesterday from Mobile died from fever
the voyage
IMMIGRANT CoNsTABLEs Thirteen men who recently
resigned from the Irish constabuary sailed today from
Queenstown for New-York the steamer Adriatfc
Among those came TO bid them farewell the Mayor
Cork The exconstablcs departed amid cheers for Par
nell and cries Of Down with Coercion!"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-29
RATE QUESTIONS IN CHICAGO.

CHICAGO April 2s-At the Central Traffic Association
meeting to-day the managers ratified the compromise
made between the Eastern and Western lines on tho d.
vision seaboard and middle States business destined
for the Missouri river and beyond This important action
restores the old relations and again turns the trac VIA
Chicago
The National Amusement Protective Association ad-
dressed communication to-day to the meeting OF the
Western States Passenger Association now In session
here calling attention the effect upon travelling organ
zaons OF the present rates for transportation OF mem
bers OF theatrical companies theatrical scenery etc. and
asking that some relief be granted Ia the way Of conces
sions and reestabshment or special rates. Inc com
muncaton stated that present tariffs are practically pro
hibtory. No action taken the matter the meet
ing busying itself discussing excursion rates.
The general managers OF the lines members OF the
Southwestern satsca Bureau agreed to-day upon form
organization and the class OF business to be reported
The boundaries OF the association arc TO remain
about the same as in tho old Southwestern Railway As
ISOLATION and n through business 70 Missouri River and
Kansss Junction points 10 be reported TO the bureau
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-29

RUSSIA TO RECALL HER AMBASSADOR
BERLIN. April 2s-The Russian Government has de-
cided recall Count schunvalo the Russian Ambassa
dor TO Germany